The "Rainbow Project" to help needy college students was launched in Mudanjiang Friday. A total of 35 qualified students from needy families were sponsored by the project in their studies at Mudanjiang University and all their expenses at school would be covered by the local government and university.

The needy students receive textbooks at the enrollment ceremony held at Mudanjiang University in Mudanjiang, a city in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 14, 2007. (Xunhua Photo)

The needy students receive donated articles at the enrollment ceremony held at Mudanjiang University in Mudanjiang, a city in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 14, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)

The needy students receive donated articles at the enrollment ceremony held at Mudanjiang University in Mudanjiang, a city in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 14, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)

(Xinhua News Agency September 17, 2007)